Volunteer Spotlight – Chuck Morlock
Writer, Mark Ray, interviews long-time Volunteer Vacation Crew Member, Chuck Morlock, about the importance of giving back to our public lands and Chuck’s connection to Boy Scouts of America. American…
Read More2014 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet Honors Trail Legends
GARDNERS, PA. – The fourth annual Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet was held Friday evening, June 6 at the Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. Approximately 90 friends of…
Read MoreMorven Park Opens Wood Thrush and Ridge Top Trails
On June 7, 2014, American Hiking Society presented a National Trails Fund grant check to the the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation for their work in opening 2 new miles of public…
Read MoreNEW National Recreation Trails Announced Ahead of National Trails Day
June, 2014 – On June 6, 2014, Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior, designated 21 trails as National Recreational Trails (NRTs). These trails were designated as National Recreation Trails because…
Read MoreTrails Connect! Interagency Dialogue with U.S. Forest Service
June, 2014 – Our national system of trails helps connect people with their natural and culture heritage and contributes to the American identity. Trails provide a natural portal for Americans…
Read MoreBipartisan support for Great Outdoors Month
May, 2014 – The President and nearly all US governors agree – America has some truly unique natural landscapes that provide US citizens with incredible opportunities for outdoor recreation. That’s why…
Read MoreStudent Conservation Association celebrates many years of Volunteer Service
After completing an array of successful stewardship projects for Earth Day, Student Conservation Association (SCA) is upping the ante with an even busier “Great Outdoors Month“. Kicking off June with American Hiking Society’s…
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